Food preservation in cold temperatures has been practiced since the early days of mankind, although not as effortlessly as today when we have powerful freezers, polythene bags and plastic containers, freezer labels and other utensils that help us better preserve food. We also have the knowledge of how to do it properly.

To make sure defrosted food is as fresh, nutritious and tasty as before freezing it, there are certain rules to follow. For example:

Food should always be frozen at the peak of its ripeness/freshness;

Some types of food do not freeze well, such as eggs in shell or potatoes;

Liquids expand in cold temps, so it’s important to leave enough room in the container when freezing beverages, etc.

Most importantly, we must know how long we can keep each type of food in the freezer before it loses its taste or even becomes unsafe to eat (if air gets in).

The following infographic is created as a guide to help you figure out how long you can keep meat, seafood, ice cream and other food products in the freezer. Keep it on your fridge or freezer for quick reference when planning meals.

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1 Comment on "Tips on Freezing Your Foods"

Seriously – who came up with these ridiculously short freezer life recommendations? These read like they were prepared by a food marketer who wants you to throw away perfectly good food to get you to buy more. For most of these you, especially meat, can get YEARS not months.

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